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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.75, 3,241.71 and 863.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.75, 3,241.71 and 863.13 is: 1,294.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.75 : 3,241.71 = 863.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.75/3,241.71 = 863.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.75x = 3,241.71 × 863.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.75x = 2,798,012.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,798,012.84/2,160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.93

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